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The perfect plants

Building your own bird-friendly garden is half the fun of bringing wild birds to your yard.

But building a bird-friendly garden is not as simple as putting in a few trees and shrubs and hoping for the best. In fact some plant varieties (eg avocado, rhubarb etc) can be poisonous to certain species of birds and should be avoided at all costs. Talk to your local nursery about potentially toxic plants.

The good news is that there is a wide range of ‘healthy’ shrubs and plants that wild birds just love. Common plant species such as Acacia, African violets, Aloe, Bamboo and even Begonia appeal to a wide variety of bird species.

The list of safe plants below had been compiled from a number of sources (including some local knowledge) and will be a great start when planning out your garden. Click one of the plant families below for more bird-safe plants.

Bromeliads - A member of the bromeliaceae family, bromeliads are easy to care for and require very little maintenance.

Ferns- One of the oldest plant families these leafy plants thrive in moist areas.